Google Chromecast (RIP)

[Sushubh]

Someone respond to this thread!

 

[mhsabir]

I use chromecast to stream online videos and videos stored on my PC. No issues as such. I am currently using it a lot to play music from Wynk.

 

[Sushubh]

which app are you using?

 

[Nishant]

I've been using Chromecast since a year now and it works for my requirement. Streaming local videos from PC doesn't work well but streaming local content from phone works well. I use Localcast app to stream TV shows/movies from my HDD connected to my router and it streams without issues. Seeking videos was a pain via my older TP-Link W8968 300mbps router. It's much much better after I upgraded to a Netgear R7000 Nighthawk Wireless AC router. Youtube streaming works fine. In fact YouTube on Chromecast streams on a higher resolution without buffering than playing on PC/Phone on the same internet connection.

Jusy keep in mind that Chromecast supports only limited local file formats. AVI, MKV files won't work. MP4 files work.

 

[Sushubh]

You cannot use something like Plex or whatever that app is to stream any video format through Chromecast?

 

[Nishant]

I've tried Plex long ago but never got it to work. I should probably try it again.

I've tried this Chrome app, which worked for playing videos. But it was buggy, and the app used to crash randomly.

Videostream for Google Chromecast™

I'm completely relying on Localcast now. Saves electricity too , no need to keep the PC on.

 

[mhsabir]

VideoCaster App from Windows Store or VideoStream Chrome App is what I use to stream PC content
Apart from this, I use PlayTo Chrome App to stream video from Webpages
And then ofcourse there is Youtube
Occasionally use Wynk for music & the odd video from Dailymotion.

There are other premium apps which you can use like ErosNow, Spuul etc who have bollywood content & I had used the free trail subscription a couple of times..

 

[hitech0101]

Thanks for the feedback guyz, will go for chromecast. @chromaniac can you provide your affiliate link for snapdeal
Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player (6 month HOOQ subscription worth 1500 free)

 

[Sushubh]

are you interested in this hooq offer? coz the price on snapdeal seems pretty high for the older generation chromecast.

 

[hitech0101]

It was the cheapest i could find, ebay has it but only small difference hence was thinking hooq offer.